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Top 5 Parallax Effects With CSS + Source Code

Before diving into the examples, let's briefly understand what parallax scrolling is. Parallax scrolling is a web design technique where the background images move at a different speed than the foreground content, creating a captivating 3D effect. This technique can be achieved using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.


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1. Multi-layered Parallax Illustration

Another great parallax effect is developed by Patrick Westwood using HTML(Haml), CSS(SCSS), and JS(CoffeeScript).
Demo / Source Code


2. Parallax Background

A No JavaScript Parallax background by Ravi Dhiman, developed using HTML(Pug) and CSS(SCSS).
Demo / Source Code


3. Coderado.co Denver Parallax Scrolling

A parallax effect page with a city skyline as the backdrop. Developed by Jeremy Hull using HTML and CSS(SCSS).
Demo / Source Code


4. 3D CSS Parallax Depth Effect

CSS translate and rotate transforms based on mouse move to simulate some z-axis depth on the card and individual movie characters. Developed by Adrian Payne using HTML, CSS(SCSS), and JavaScript(Babel).
Demo / Source Code


5. CSS Parallax Orbs

A parallax effect inspired by Sims 4 made by Jamie Coulter using HTML(Haml) and CSS(SCSS).
Demo / Source Code


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Final Thoughts on The CSS Parallax Effect

The parallax effect has grown more popular as a way to improve user experiences. This design strategy boosts engagement and increases interactions.

Throughout this article, you have gotten to know CSS parallax in depth. You learned about code snippets that enable you to include parallax effect website. Plus, you got to explore examples of web pages that employ parallax with skill, distinction, and creativity.

Remember to keep a balanced approach to parallax usage.

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